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    King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare based on the mythological Leir of Britain. It depicts the downfall of a king who divides his kingdom among his daughters, and the tragic consequences of his actions.

  2. Apr 21, 2016 · King Lear dramatizes the story of an aged king of ancient Britain, whose plan to divide his kingdom among his three daughters ends tragically. When he tests each by asking how much she loves him, the older daughters, Goneril and Regan, flatter him.

  3. King Lear by William Shakespeare, written around 1605-1606, stands as one of the Bard’s most tragic and profound works. Set in ancient Britain, the play tells the story of King Lear, who, in a moment of tragic folly, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their expressions of love for him.

  4. 2 days ago · King Lear, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written in 1605–06 and published in a quarto edition in 1608, evidently based on Shakespeare’s unrevised working papers.

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  5. Lear, the aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. First, however, he puts his daughters through a test, asking each to tell him how much she loves him.

  6. Summary of William Shakespeare's King Lear: King divides kingdom, snubs daughter, goes mad, there's a storm, and everyone dies.

  7. Explore Shakespeare's tragedy of family, greed, and old age. Find the full text, essays, resources, and images related to King Lear.

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